Quick crossword No 236

The title "Some Hae Meat" is a clue to topical theme. Can you find the thematic answers in the completed grid? Solution blog with hints and tips available from Friday at https://reinterred.blogspot.com/2025/01/weekend-quick-cryptic-121-solution.html

Enjoyed the puzzle. Very well put together. Likes for 5a and 15a for the surface, 24a for the clue and hew information in 22a. Thanks. Oh, the hints in the link were helpful.

Great qc, maintaining the usual high standard, of tough in places, but every word gettable. Thank you, John.